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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP Minutes: 04/10/2024RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2024 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER — Vice -Chairperson Vanni called the meeting to order at 6:08pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Verlato ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Ayala, Cheung, Chu, Vanni EXCUSED: Mediana A motion was made by Commissioner Chu, seconded by Commissioner Ayala, and unanimously carried on roll call vote to excuse Commissioner Mediana. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS REPORTS FROM RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Ayala - No Report Chairperson Cheung - No Report Commissioner Chu - No Report Vice -Chairperson Vanni reported the United States Forest Service may be re -opening the road to Chanty Flats in May 2024. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON Mayor Verlato reported there was no Arcadia City Council meeting on April 2, 2024. The next Arcadia City Council will be held on Tuesday, April 16, where City Clerk, Gene Glasco will be recognized for his many years of service to the City. Mayor Verlato reported there is a closed meeting of the City Council for labor negotiations on April 11. Mayor Verlato reported the Arcadia Volunteer Recognition Dinner will be held on Thursday, May 16 at Le Meridien Hotel in Arcadia. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 13, 2024. It was moved by Vice -Chairperson Vanni, seconded by Commissioner Ayala, and unanimously carried on roll call vote to approve consent calendar 2a. 3. REGULAR ITEMS a. Report from Public Works Services Department I. Project Updates Deputy Director Public Works Services (DDPWS) Carmen Masud reported the final stages of design and permits are in process for the Newcastle Park Renovation Project. DDPWS Masud reported signage and fencing for the Newcastle Park Renovation Project will be going up in early May 2024. DDPWS reported the City Roofing Project is underway with roof replacement happening at the Recreation office, Community Center, City Hall, and the Chamber of Commerce. DDPWS Masud reported the hills above Wilderness Park appear to have stopped distributing mud and debris into the Park. The City continues to wait for Los Angeles County to complete work before the City can begin any kind of clean up and restoration in Wilderness Park. b. Report from Recreation and Community Services Department Monthly Reports Deputy Director Recreation Community Services (DDRCS) Candice Cheung reported 53 seniors participated in the revised, free Fit & Talk program on Thursday mornings. DDRCS Cheung reported Tech Talk had five participants in attendance. DDRCS Cheung reported the Billiards Tournament took place on March 19 with 16 competitors participating. DDRCS Cheung reported a new program, Senior Social Hour, took place on March 22, with nine participants socializing in a meet and greet atmosphere. DDRCS Cheung reported on several Recreation programs and activities. DDRCS Cheung reported the elementary afterschool program is running strong with over 3,900 children participating in the month of March. DDRCS Cheung reported that despite the rain, the March 30 Eggstravaganza was modified to take place as a drive4hru event at the Community Center. Over 600 participants received goody bags filled with eggs and crafts from the Bunny. DDRCS Cheung reported the co-ed youth volleyball league has started with over 280 youth participating. DDRCS Cheung reported Community Center rentals are consistent with over 1,900 people attending rentals. DDRCS Cheung reported on upcoming events including the City -Wide Health Education Series on April 24 and May 22. Topics are, Treating Developmental Delays and Pediatric Disabilities in April and Adolescent Mental Health in May. DDRCS Cheung reported the Arcadia Parks Foundation will be holding the Community Camp Out Fundraiser Event on April. 20-21. DDRCS Cheung reported the Community Bike Ride will take place on May 4. II. Financial Statements DDRCS Cheung reported the Fiscal Year 2023/24 February percentage for expenditures is approximately 66% with revenue at approximately 61 %. DDRCS Cheung reported that even though revenue appears down a few percent, revenue is more than last year at this time by approximately $100,000. DDRCS Cheung reported the Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund will begin to see movement once the Newcastle Park Renovation project begins. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Cheung adjourned the meeting at 6:26pm to May 8, 2024, at 6:OOpm in the Recreation and Community Services Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. V Aerie Cheung Chairperson t By: &by�jw Sara Somogyi Secretary